Cold Spring Elementary vs Ritchie Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cold Spring Elementary
Potomac · Public elementary · Grades K–5
362 students
Ritchie Park Elementary
Rockville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
342 students
| Measure | Cold Spring Elementary Potomac, Maryland | Ritchie Park Elementary Rockville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #18 of 879 | #82 of 879 |
| National rank | #1494 of 50,301 | #6662 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 362 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.7% | 12.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 63% |
| city | Potomac | Rockville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cold Spring Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.4 vs 77.1).
- •Cold Spring Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 63%).
- •Cold Spring Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 66%).
- •Cold Spring Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.7% vs 12.6%).
- •Ritchie Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.2).
- •Cold Spring Elementary is the larger school with 362 students compared with 342.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cold Spring Elementary better than Ritchie Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cold Spring Elementary ranks higher (87.4 vs 77.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cold Spring Elementary and Ritchie Park Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Potomac and Rockville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cold Spring Elementary: 362. Ritchie Park Elementary: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cold Spring Elementary and Ritchie Park Elementary rank in Maryland?
Cold Spring Elementary is 18th of 879 and Ritchie Park Elementary is 82nd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).